BCCLA calls for inquiry into G8/G20 policing
The BC Civil Liberties Association is supporting the call for a public inquiry into alleged widespread violations of the right to peaceful protest, the right to access counsel after arrest, […]
Happy Canada Day! VicPD plans illegal searches on the celebration of our nation’s birthday
The BC Civil Liberties Association is calling on the Victoria Police Board to stop Victoria police officers from conducting illegal searches this Canada Day. The Victoria Police Department has already […]
BCCLA celebrates the end of police self investigation
The BCCLA celebrated Friday’s announcement by B.C. Provincial Solicitor General Mike De Jong that the Province would end the practice of police investigating themselves by establishing a new civilian investigation […]
BCCLA pleased MPs to open expense accounts to auditor
The BCCLA is pleased to note that all of Canada’s major political parties with elected members have agreed to open their Member of Parliament expense accounts to the Auditor General. […]
BCCLA to hold press conference to respond to Dziekanski report
Vancouver, B.C. – On Friday, June 18, 2010, the Ministry of the Attorney General will release the final report into the death of Robert Dziekanski at Vancouver International Airport. Following […]
Supreme Court to rule on limits on access to government information
Ottawa – On Thursday, June 17, 2010, the Supreme Court of Canada will release its decision in Ministry of Public Safety and Security (Formerly Solicitor General), et al. v. Criminal […]
BCCLA supports family of Raymond Silverfox in call for public inquiry files, police complaints in deaths of Silverfox and Robert Stone
(Vancouver) – The B.C. Civil Liberties Association is supporting the call for a public inquiry into the death of Raymond Silverfox. Mr. Silverfox died in the custody of Whitehorse RCMP […]
Cannabis pharmacy raids abusive, says BCCLA
The BCCLA objects to a police-led campaign to shut down medical cannabis pharmacies across Canada. Quebec police shut down three medical cannabis dispensaries, also known as “compassion clubs” today, arresting […]
BCCLA calls for transparency in MP expenses
(Vancouver) The B.C. Civil Liberties Association is calling for Member of Parliament expense accounts to be opened to the Federal Auditor General. The call comes in the wake of news […]
BCCLA applauds B.C. Court of Appeal decision to strike down “grow-op” legislation
The B.C. Court of Appeal has struck down provisions of British Columbia’s Safety Standards Act that allowed municipal electrical and fire inspectors to demand entry into anyone’s home to do […]
